February 4-5, 2024

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center

Boston, MA

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2023 Education Program

2023 Education Program

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The education program for New England Food Show 2023 features two interactive areas on the show floor – Center Stage and Ed-Quarters. The location is noted under each session title.

Please note that the program is sorted by day. Select the day(s) of interest below to see all programming available for that day.

10:30 AM
  1. Ed-Quarters |
    When it comes to defining a strategy to fund and grow your concept most people leave out the design of a well-planned exit. This can be the difference between generational wealth and buying a job for ...
11:00 AM
  1. Center Stage |
    Join Chef Eric LeBlanc, the Culinary Director of Burtons Bar & Grill and Red Heat Tavern Restaurant Group for an exciting chef demo. Chef Eric has participated in ABC’s The Taste and won both his Food ...
11:45 AM
  1. Ed-Quarters |
    The standard restaurant business model has changed, and the industry is still facing the challenges of inflation, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and wage pressure. Join Chris Tocchio, Direc ...
12:30 PM
  1. Center Stage |
    This Business Keynote takes Ty Tuesdays to a new level. Meet Corvus Vodka Co-Owner and Pro Football Hall-of-Famer, Ty Law, to learn about his journey from football to business owner and why Ty is so p ...
1:30 PM
  1. Ed-Quarters |
    Addressing heightened consumer expectations, operational headwinds and the evolving mindset of today's workforce, restaurant consultant and chef, Ed Doyle of RealFood Hospitality, Strategy & Design, c ...
2:00 PM
  1. Center Stage |
    Boston is a city of incredibly diverse cultural dining options. Behind these options are deep-rooted cultures that have varying opportunities and challenges. Join us for a conversation of these divers ...
2:45 PM
  1. Ed-Quarters |
    Starbucks and Chipotle, as well as many small independents have launched web3 initiatives to stay relevant to those who are looking for elevated forms of guest engagement. With technology giants makin ...
10:30 AM
  1. Ed-Quarters |
    The new pandemic in the restaurant industry is the inability to staff your establishment with quality talent. More than ever we look to technology to help deliver a customer experience with little or ...
11:00 AM
  1. Center Stage |
    Join restaurant industry consultant Renee Guilbault as she provides an insider's guide to boosting your career, making your mark, and changing the food industry from within. We need to solve the reten ...
12:30 PM
  1. Center Stage |
    Join Chef and Restaurateur Tiffani Faison for a Center Stage Culinary Keynote Demo. She has made a name for herself nationwide for her dynamic personality, culinary prowess, and fierce work ethic. Und ...
1:30 PM
  1. Ed-Quarters |
    One of the key trailing factors the restaurant industry is facing from the pandemic is the profound effect the last three years have had on the mental health of restaurant workers. It has been a key f ...
2:00 PM
  1. Center Stage |
    Problem to Plate. Let's eat the invasive Green Crab. Join Top Chef Alum, Carl Dooley, in a creative cooking demonstration where we explore how you can solve ocean sustainability issues while enhancing ...
2:45 PM
  1. Ed-Quarters |
    Join 3 experts of the wellness and fitness industry as they discuss the importance of taking care of yourself and the impact it has on your overall being and career.  
3:30 PM
  1. Center Stage |
    Kari Underly professional meat cutter, educator, and author will demonstrate the economic benefits to beefing up your restaurant menus by cutting a sirloin sub-primal in house to meet current consumer ...

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10:30 AM
  1. Ed-Quarters |
    Industry statistics have shown that included in the 5 most important things restaurant workers look for in a new job is a company that has a culture of development and promotion opportunities.  Learn ...
11:00 AM
  1. Center Stage |
    Join Chef Ming Tsai, a James Beard & Emmy Award-Winning chef, philanthropist, T.V. personality, and entrepreneur for a Center Stage Culinary Keynote Demo. He is the creator of award-winning restaurant ...
11:45 AM
  1. Ed-Quarters |
    Social media, Influencer programs, and content are no longer buzzwords, they are part of the fabric that drives not only awareness but ROI into restaurants. In this bootcamp, you will hear from those ...
12:30 PM
  1. Center Stage |
    Let’s Talk Womxn is a collaboration of woman restaurateurs to build combined economic power.  It is an action led movement by women business owners as peers.  Hear from this powerhouse panel from the ...
1:15 PM
  1. Ed-Quarters |
    With the recent upheaval of revenue streams, pricing, commodities and talent, having a consistent eye on the trends is critical. Join PHD Chris Muller as he makes sense of the current trends and ident ...
1:30 PM
  1. Center Stage |
    Join the leadership from Legacy Beverage Houses, Horizon Beverage, Martignetti Companies, and Ruby Wine as they discuss the key programs, trends, and products designed to make your beverage program su ...